Health By Al

These energy bites are so delicious and the perfect texture! The sea salt sprinkled on top pulls them together to make the perfect snack or treat. You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry, so make these ASAP!

Ingredients: makes 15 balls

• 1 cup oats
• 1/4 cup pitted Medjool dates
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

Stir in at end: 

• 1/4 cup oats 
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Top with: 

• Flakey sea salt

Directions:

1. Add the 1 cup of oats and dates to a food processor or Vitamix blender and process until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients (except additional oats, dark chocolate chips, and sea salt) and stir to combine.
3. Add the 1/4 cup oats and the chocolate chips and stir.
4. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before rolling into balls.
5. Top with flakey sea salt & enjoy!

Store in the fridge or freezer.